Are you an experienced mental health professional that enjoys working with youth within a program that provides a high level of mental and behavioral health services? Join our passionate team at the Aspire program today!
As a Youth Stabilization Specialist, you'll play a key role in helping youth achieve stability and prepare for a smooth transition into a home-like environment. You’ll build meaningful relationships, partnering with each youth to create and implement personalized treatment plans. As the Youth Stabilization Specialist you'll engaging youth in daily activities while focusing on their mental health goals, using behavioral interventions, and providing crucial crisis support when needed.
ABOUT ASPIRE STRTP
The Aspire STRTP (Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program) is a highly individualized residential program that provides relational, trauma-informed therapeutic support and services to foster youth with complex placement and behavioral health needs. Youth receive comprehensive and intensive mental health services in a nurturing home environment for up to 6 months from a multidisciplinary team before transitioning to a sustainable alternative placement.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities Provide supervision of youth and work with them toward maintaining a consistent, structured, and predictable routine in a home environmentParticipate in client treatment planning processes including:Program meetingsChild and family team (CFT) meetingsEducation-related services meetingsImplement interventions outlined in client treatment plan supporting their social and emotional mental health wellness goalsComplete client-related documentation including county health plan progress notes and incident reporting proceduresProvide client crisis intervention, crisis communication, and de-escalation supportCoordinate and assist with making transportation arrangements for school, medical, social activities, therapy appointments, and court hearingsProvide crisis on-call support as neededParticipate in program staff meetings and additional meetings when necessary QualificationsREQUIRED
Education/Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree ORAssociate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience ORHigh School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experienceApplicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, working in the social services field, providing intensive crisis support youth & families, short term residential care, or acute psychiatric settingAt least 1 year experience in an acute psychiatric setting, acute residential placement such as Short-Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP), or providing intensive crisis support to youthBe part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled with supervisor ahead of timeMust be at least 21 years of ageValid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policyTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsProof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinationPREFERRED
Experience de-escalating crisis behaviors with youth who have experienced significant traumaExperience creating a highly structured and safe environment while utilizing behavioral and relationship-based interventionsProficiency in navigating various computer software systems, including the Microsoft Office suiteSKILLS OF AN IDEAL CANDIDATE
Capacity to engage and develop rapport with youth, families, and community partners from a wide variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsCritical thinking to meet client needs, and cooperative problem solving to achieve a common team goalStrong written/oral communication skills and the ability to receive and provide construction feedback Schedule Full-timeOption 1: Sunday - Wednesday, 7am - 5pmOption 2: Wednesday - Saturday, 7am - 5pm Benefits Starting at $31.83 - $34.33 per hour, commensurate with experienceAdditional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency examSalary increases each year5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid HolidaysStipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shiftsMileage reimbursementComprehensive benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverageLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance50% paid premiums for dependents403b Retirement PlanEmployer-paid Employee Assistance PlanSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerScholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunitiesPromotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQs
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